The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 350
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Paula Strachan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Harris Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFirthmoor Primary School
Primary · 517m away
Heathfield Primary School
Primary · 749m away
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Secondary · 810m away
The Rydal Academy
Primary · 856m away
Borough Road Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Red Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Skerne Park Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Gurney Pease Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School currently has 350 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Teresa's Catholic Primary School take?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is in Darlington, DL1 4NL, in the Darlington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Teresa's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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